Federal Council highlights opportunities for a sustainable Swiss financial centre
Bern, 6.12.2019 - During its meeting on 6 December 2019, the Federal Council once again discussed sustainability in the financial sector. It took note of the developments in this area and instructed the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) to examine, in close collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), whether there is a need for regulatory action as regards transparency and risk analysis. The Federal Council considers that there are considerable opportunities for a sustainable Swiss financial centre. It wishes to create the framework conditions which will allow the financial centre to be competitive in the area of sustainable finance.